Arunachal Pradesh Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Arunachal Pradesh?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Arunachal Pradesh mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Arunachal Pradesh?

Arunachal Pradesh observes 3 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as India nationally, since Arunachal Pradesh doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh, India

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Arunachal Pradesh, India? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Arunachal Pradesh.

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout Arunachal Pradesh align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In Arunachal Pradesh, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Republic Day on January 26) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Arunachal Pradesh, India

This is India's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on India's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Arunachal Pradesh and the rest of India, not a separate Arunachal Pradesh-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Arunachal Pradesh

These are India's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on India's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in India, including Arunachal Pradesh. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Republic Day	January 26	National Day (Gazetted)	Full Closure (Banks, Government Offices & Schools)	mha.gov.in
Independence Day	August 15	National Day (Gazetted)	Full Closure (Banks, Government Offices & Schools)	mha.gov.in
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	October 2	National Day (Gazetted)	Full Closure (Banks, Government Offices & Commercial Outlets)	mha.gov.in

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Arunachal Pradesh

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend
Republic Day	Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh follows India's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Arunachal Pradesh, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Arunachal Pradesh's capital, Itanagar observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Arunachal Pradesh.

Frequently Asked Questions — Arunachal Pradesh Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Arunachal Pradesh?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Arunachal Pradesh mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Arunachal Pradesh?

Arunachal Pradesh observes 3 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as India nationally, since Arunachal Pradesh doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Arunachal Pradesh?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Arunachal Pradesh a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Arunachal Pradesh differ from the rest of India?

No — public holidays in India are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Arunachal Pradesh observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Arunachal Pradesh-specific reference, not because Arunachal Pradesh has its own separate holiday list.

Does Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Itanagar observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Arunachal Pradesh and India. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Arunachal Pradesh's public holiday dates?

Arunachal Pradesh's public holidays are mandated by India's national statutory framework, published via mha.gov.in — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.